Females in the study reported greater impairment of life quality and more symptoms than males. Acne severity was significantly correlated with health-related quality of life and psychological distress.

Keep Acne At Bay

2 Aug, 2018

Have acne trouble? A balanced diet along with a healthy lifestyle can help you curb it, say experts.
Preeti Seth, Cosmetologist, Pachouli Wellness Clinic, Delhi, and Prabhu Mishra, Senior Cosmetologist, SCI International Hospital (Delhi), tell what all one should eat to keep acne at bay.

Brown Rice

2 Aug, 2018

Brown rice is a rich source of vitamin B, protein, magnesium, and several antioxidants. For acne, vitamin B acts as our skin's stress fighter, which will help regulate hormones levels and prevent the likelihood of breakouts.

Garlic

2 Aug, 2018

Garlic is another super food that helps fight inflammation. Garlic is full of a naturally occurring chemical called allicin, which kills off many harmful bacteria and viruses your body might be fighting, so its proven to be good for reducing inflammation in acnes.

Broccoli

2 Aug, 2018

It is the perfect skin clearing food. It contains health building properties like vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and K. These antioxidants fight radical damage which will assist with the luminosity of your skin.

Fish

2 Aug, 2018

Known to be a very good source of omega-3 and 6-fatty acids, fish is excellent for an acne prone skin. These acids reduce inflammation in the skin. Sardine and salmon are very good for skin.

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"We know from previous research that many acne sufferers experience negative feelings about their condition, but we have never before been able to draw such a direct link between quality of life and perception of social stigma around acne," said Aisling O'Donnell from UL.

Survey respondents who perceived high levels of acne stigma also reported higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety and depression as well as somatic conditions such as respiratory illness.

"The findings of this study echo previous research showing that individuals with visible physical distinctions, which are viewed negatively by society, can experience impaired psychological and physical well-being as a result," O'Donnell said.

According to PhD student Jamie Davern, a lack of representation of people with acne in popular culture can increase the perceived stigma around the condition.
"Like many physical attributes that are stigmatised, acne is not well represented in popular culture, advertising or social media," said Davern.

"This can lead people with acne to feel that they are 'not normal' and therefore negatively viewed by others," he said.

Online campaigns like #freethepimple and the recent 'acne-positive' movement emerging on social media is an encouraging development for people of all ages that are affected by acne, researchers said.

Although adolescents are most commonly afflicted by acne, the condition has been reported to affect 10.8 per cent of children between the ages of 5-13 years and 12.7 per cent of adults aged over 59.

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Say Goodbye To Skin Problems

15 Nov, 2017

The air pollution index might show a drop, but Delhi and neighbouring cities are still enveloped in a blanket of smog. It is not easy to avoid skin problems like acne when surrounded by poor air quality.
Uma Singh, medical consultant at Ozone Organic Advantage, and The Body Shop's Head Trainer Shikhee Agrawal, share some simple, precautionary tips that will let your skin breathe.
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Water Is Life

15 Nov, 2017

For glowing skin, drinking a glass of water every hour is key. Try to consume eight to 10 glasses of water a day. This will remove toxins from your body, accelerating a healthy blood flow. This also helps in boosting metabolism.

Don't Skip Fitness

24 Sep, 2017

Don't take fitness lightly. Regular exercise can help reduce stress and delivers the right amount of oxygen to the skin cells. Perspiring during workout will keep toxins away, and make your skin healthy and acne-free.

Skincare Routine To Follow

26 Oct, 2017

Avoid touching your pimples and breakouts as it triggers infection. Popping a pimple will cause skin irritated or inflamed resulting in swelling, scarring and redness. Wash hands regularly with anti-bacterial soap/hand wash before touching your face.
Apart from that, keep your face clean with facial scrubs, moisturisers and masks. Opt for an acne medication that has a potent pimple/acne reduction activity or the ability to prevent occurrence of pimples/acne.
Also, always use a sunscreen.

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